A photo of an auger, similar to the ones that were stolen.PHOTO:Graves County Sheriff's Office

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Graves County Deputies Investigate Stolen Augers

By West Kentucky Star Staff

GRAVES COUNTY - The Graves County Sheriff’s Office is
investigating the theft of a grain bin unloading auger from a farm
between Fancy Farm and the St. Denis community in Hickman County.

The actual theft occurred sometime this week on County
Line Road, just south of Rule Shack Road in Graves County. Deputies say the
suspects removed the GSI grain bin unloading auger with motor from a
grain bin located on the victim's farm. The piece of equipment is
valued at $3,000-$5,000.

On March 14, the same victim reported
a theft from another farm he owns and operates in Hickman
County off of KY 307. During that theft, deputies say the exact same
piece of equipment was stolen from a grain bin there. That theft was
reported to and is being investigated by Kentucky State Police.

Anyone with information about the thefts is urged to contact
the Graves County Sheriff’s Office or Kentucky State Police.